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Stout Named Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year
State veterinarian Robert C. Stout was honored as the Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association on Oct. 9 during the Mid-America Veterinary Conference in Louisville. “Dr. Stout’s dedication to veterinary medicine and Kentucky agriculture makes him more than worthy of this award,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. &quo
Tips to Avoid a Dead Automobile Battery
“With fall moving steadily toward winter, this is the time of the year when weak batteries reveal themselves as the temperature drops,” says Mark Cole, managing member for USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians. While USRider and other motor plans are available to assist motorists when their batteries fail, USRider provides some c
WEG Combined Driving
Images capturing the mastery of skill in the Combined Driving are featured from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, September 25 – October 10.
Western Radio Show Episode 24 – Western Horses at the World Equestrian Games
After his WEG appearance Richard Shrake with Alan and Tammy talking about building equine/human relationships. Also on the show is Isabel Silverstolpe a member of
Determining the Best Samples for EPE Testing
A recent study found that using rectal swab samples could be an alternative way to test for the Lawsonia intracellularis bacteria that causes equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) if the foal has decreased or no fecal output. EPE is an emerging intestinal disease found in weanlings. Because th
Castration Clinics Address Unwanted Horse Issues
When Alison LaCarrubba, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, head of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s equine ambulatory section, learned the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) would lend financial support to establish a castration clinic at the university, she recognized the program as a way to deliver a valuable veterinary service to cash-strapped horse owners a
Horses as Healers in College Hippotherapy Course
Horses are an integral part of Kentucky’s culture. They possess qualities of balance, coordination, speed, reflex, strength, endurance, and stamina. Outside the traditional setting of a racetrack or an open field, though, horses can also be healers.
FEI Announces Automatic Qualifiers for 2012 London Olympics
Following the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced that the following teams have qualified to compete in the 2012 London Olympics (Great Britain, as the host country, automatically qualify for all three events):
Dressage: The Netherlands, Germany, and U.S.A. Eventing: Canada, New Z
Genetic Research is a New Tool in Breeding
The quest to breed a better horse has led Thoroughbred breeders to try many unorthodox theories and systems, all with mixed results. To date, the success (or lack thereof) of most of these tools has been anecdotal, with no way to quantify whether a horse’s achievements were due to one or more of these breeding aides. Now, thanks to the rapidly developing advances within DNA co
New York Legislators Pass Animal Abuser Registry Law
The names, addresses, and photographs of convicted animal abusers residing in one New York county will soon be displayed online thanks to a new law that establishes the first animal abuse offender database in the nation. Unanimously passed by the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, IR1879 establishes an online animal abuser registry similar to databases containing information a
Jumping Radio Episode 32 -Special Episode 2, 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Special daily coverage of the jumping competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some special guests to review the
Presumed Guilty
A serious breach of security apparently occurred at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games the evening before the Marathon phase of the Driving competition. Sometime
Majority of Readers Vaccinate Against Rabies
More than 840 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Is your horse vaccinated against rabies?”
Wetting/Soaking Hay for Horses with Respiratory Problems
My vet recommended I soak my mare’s hay for an hour, but I see some indications to just wet it down. Is it just unnecessary to soak or actually harmful in some way?
Breeders’ Cup Launches Zenyatta-Focused Website
The Breeders’ Cup announced Oct. 12 the launch of www.Zenyatta2010.com, a Zenyatta-focused website built in advance of the upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 5-6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., where she will attempt to become the first North American Thoroughbred to ever go 20-0. The site, which
Keeping Yourself Safe when Riding
Horseback riding is more dangerous than motorcycle racing, according to Heather S. Havlik, MD, director of the sports medicine program at Charlotte Medical Clinic in North Carolina. “Never take for granted the fact that your partner in equestrian sports is much larger and much less predictable than in any other sport out there, and that situation requires constant awareness t
